How far is Cody, WY from Lyman, WY?
The driving distance from Cody, WY to Lyman, WY is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km), with a travel time of about 06h 25m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 12h 50m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT.
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This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.
Flight Distance
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Leave and Arrive Planner
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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 25m.
Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.
Halfway Point
A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.
City in, and the county seat of, Fremont County, Wyoming, United States
Route Weather Snapshot
Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Slight Chance T-storms
Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Cody and Lyman.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Cody and Lyman.
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Start on 16th Street
154 m · 22 sec · 16th Street
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Turn left onto Beck Avenue
150 m · 18 sec · Beck Avenue
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Turn right onto 17th Street
1.1 km · 2 min · 17th Street
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Continue on Greybull Highway
1.4 mi · 2 min · Greybull Highway
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Turn right
81.5 mi · 1 hr 29 min
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Turn right onto South 8th Street
2829 ft · 2 min · South 8th Street
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Turn right onto Shoshoni Street
1.2 km · 2 min · Shoshoni Street
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Continue straight
31 mi · 36 min
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Turn right onto West 2nd Street
18.2 mi · 21 min · West 2nd Street
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Continue straight
18.9 mi · 22 min
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Continue on South Main Street
9.8 mi · 12 min · South Main Street
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Turn left onto East Main Street
8.4 mi · 10 min · East Main Street
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Continue on Highway 28
66.5 mi · 1 hr 16 min · Highway 28
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Turn left onto Farson Mercantile
38.1 mi · 43 min · Farson Mercantile
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Continue on Elk Street
1.4 km · 2 min · Elk Street
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Take the exit left
1736 ft · 42 sec
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Merge slight left onto Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
62.4 mi · 1 hr 1 min · Dwight D. Eisenhower Highway
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Take the exit slight right toward WY 413: Lyman
1964 ft · 53 sec
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Turn left
2.8 mi · 5 min
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At the end of the road, turn right onto North Main Street
1354 ft · 29 sec · North Main Street
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Turn left onto East Owen Street
3 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · East Owen Street
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Cody and Lyman.
Long-distance drive
This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.
Longest stretch
Turn right
81.5 mi · 01h 29m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
Better with a longer stop
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms leaving Cody and Slight Chance T-storms near Lyman.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Cody to Lyman?
The road trip is about 342.8 miles (551.7 km) and usually takes 06h 25m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Lander is a useful midpoint, sitting about 171.2 miles from Cody and 171.6 miles from Lyman.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 229.7 miles (369.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 113.1 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM MDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $47.11 one way or $94.21 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 107.5 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms around Cody and Slight Chance T-storms near Lyman.
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Cody and Lyman. Straight-line distance: 229.7 mi (369.66 km).
#1 Cody
City in and county seat of Park County, Wyoming, United States
| Population | 9,847 |
| Coordinates | 44.5263400, -109.0565300 |
| Altitude | 1523 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Lyman
Town in Uinta County, Wyoming
| Population | 2,083 |
| Coordinates | 41.3274500, -110.2929300 |
| Altitude | 2044 |
| Country | United States |
End: Lyman (-110.29293, 41.32745)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 552 km by road
| Speed | Time |
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| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 11h 25m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 08h 34m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 06h 51m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 05h 42m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 04h 53m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 04h 16m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.89 | $47.11 | $94.21 |
| Mid-grade | $4.23 | $51.20 | $102.39 |
| Premium | $4.55 | $55.04 | $110.09 |
| Diesel | $5.41 | $65.49 | $130.97 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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